These luxe face moisturizers make Creme de La Mer look like a bargain

Guerlain's fancy moisturizer, about $241 per ounce, also relies on an extract derived from the seemingly magical fountain of youth that is the orchid. (Boy, that orchid sure is under a lot of pressure!) Guerlain promises that the cream will address "all signs of aging" and transform the skin into a plumper, more radiant surface after just one month. Big promise? Yes. But Guerlain did spend 10 years researching this little guy so there must be something that works in there ... right?

I think the romance and magic of cosmetics is worth the price for some women, you know, like an expensive perfume or designer outfit that makes her feel confident and happy. If you have the money and you need the lure of the name, then go for it. If the ingredients are good, then they will improve your skin, but not take the place of surgery or dermatological procedures. I say have fun, but don't break the bank!